The Scottish Government stands accused of 'abject failure' as drug-related deaths soar to devastating new heights, with experts branding the crisis a national emergency that demands immediate action.
Derbyshire, West Midlands, and West Yorkshire police forces execute coordinated dawn raids, arresting 40 suspects and seizing drugs, weapons, and cash in a major blow to organised crime networks exploiting vulnerable individuals.
A controversial bill seeking to ban the popular Catholic 'Divine Mercy' devotion has sparked a major constitutional crisis in the Philippines, pitting Congress against the Senate and the influential Catholic Church.
Two British women caught with £2 million of cocaine in Brazil claim a Nigerian witch doctor put them under a spell, in a desperate and outlandish attempt to avoid prison.
Kim Hall, a British mother, has been sentenced to 70 months in a US prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine. Discover the full story of her arrest and the stark warning from officials.
Vladimir Putin has provocatively awarded a 'Courage' medal to Russian General Sergei Kobylash, who is sought by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in Ukraine, signalling a stark dismissal of international law.
A 63-year-old man from Kent, using a mobility scooter, has been sentenced to eight years for attempting to smuggle £1 million worth of cocaine from the Netherlands. Discover the shocking details of this sophisticated drug operation.
Groundbreaking research from Tufts University reveals that drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are dramatically more effective for weight loss than traditional diet and exercise alone, potentially transforming the NHS's approach to the obesity epidemic.
Exclusive: Desperate UK diabetics face a devastating health crisis as they are cut off from the 'miracle' weight-loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) due to soaring costs and an NHS postcode lottery, with patients fearing for their lives.
Donald Trump's radical new drug war strategy threatens to turn a metaphorical failure into a devastating reality, risking global stability and human rights.
Shocking bodycam footage captures the bizarre reaction of a drug dealer in Westminster after officers uncover a massive cocaine haul hidden in a stolen vehicle.
A Brisbane mother faces execution in Taiwan after authorities allegedly found 30kg of cannabis concealed within her luggage. The harrowing case highlights international drug trafficking dangers.
In a major counter-narcotics operation, a US Coastguard team from the USS Margaret Chase Thatcher intercepted and scuttled a semi-submersible vessel smuggling over two tonnes of cocaine from Venezuela.
Ex-President Donald Trump reportedly suggested deploying fighter aircraft to combat drug trafficking from Puerto Rico to Venezuela in a private donor meeting, raising constitutional and diplomatic alarms.
An NHS administrator reveals how she lost four stone using a controversial cost-cutting method to obtain diabetes drug Mounjaro for weight loss, as doctors issue serious safety warnings.
Shocking new data reveals a stark postcode lottery for the diabetes and weight loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in England, with patients in some areas almost completely unable to access it on the NHS despite being eligible.
Argentina extradites 98-year-old former Nazi SS officer Michael Karkoc to Italy, closing one of Europe's last major Holocaust cases after a prolonged legal battle.
In a radical speech, former President Donald Trump called for a military-style naval offensive against drug cartels, suggesting the US should 'go out and shoot' and 'take out the boats' in a controversial escalation of the war on drugs.
A powerful synthetic opioid, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is devastating communities across Scotland. Public Health Scotland issues an urgent warning as drug-related fatalities hit a new high.
A senior coroner issues a stark warning as a million-pound-a-year woman's ketamine addiction leads to tragic death, sparking calls for reclassification to a Class A drug.
Shocking investigation reveals Glasgow's grim status as Europe's drug death capital, with open-air drug use and discarded needles plaguing the city centre. Exclusive footage and expert insights expose a deepening public health emergency.
New figures reveal Scotland's drug death rate is more than double that of 2016 and triple the UK average, with Nicola Sturgeon's government facing fierce criticism over a public health emergency.
Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's drug deaths crisis continues to spiral with opioid-related fatalities reaching unprecedented levels, as experts demand urgent policy reform.
Exclusive medical analysis reveals the potential 'toxic effect' of semaglutide medications like Ozempic, as a UK grandmother faces charges for a shocking knife attack on a child.
EXCLUSIVE: The notorious Kinahan Cartel is facing an unprecedented threat as its empire fractures. Intelligence sources warn a new, even more violent criminal organisation is rising from the shadows, sparking fears of a bloody turf war on the streets of B
Professor Carlos 'Sonny' Coloma is honoured with Asia's premier prize for his decades-long work in empowering Filipino communities through participatory local governance.
A groundbreaking new drug, zilebesiran, offers hope for millions with hypertension, potentially reducing the need for daily medication with just two injections annually. UK trials show dramatic results.
A brutal Russian missile strike has torn through the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, leaving a trail of destruction, multiple casualties, and shattered residential buildings. Newly emerged footage captures the horrifying moment of impact and the immediate
The granddaughters of a prominent Republican official were arrested after allegedly snorting cocaine in a North Carolina Dairy Queen, leading to charges of drug possession and indecent exposure in a shocking public incident.
A lethal batch of 'One Dollar' street pills, suspected to contain deadly fentanyl, has claimed two lives in the UK, prompting a major public health warning from authorities.